Houston Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, January 30, 1927
Cause: Gunfire
Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 4 months
Badge Number: Not available Officer Jones was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect he believed was intoxicated. The suspect shot him in the head as he attempted to make the arrest.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 4 years. After being released from prison the murderer was killed by the former officer who investigated Officer Jones' murder during a confrontation.
Officer Jones had served with the agency for 4 months. He was survived by his four children and parents. | 
